Truck driver
GOODNEWS LOGISTICS Beaumont, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
Tasks- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Type of trucking and equipment- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience- Long-haul
Security and safety- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Sitting
Weight handling- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Personal suitability- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Screening questions- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Other benefits- Free parking available
- Parking available
Salary: $29.00 hourly
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